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Detailed Customs Data for Copper Foil in April 2025: MOM Decline in Import and Export Volumes [SMM Analysis]
SMM Analysis: According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's copper foil imports in April 2025 were ...
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As the aftermath of the trade war lingers, the import pattern of secondary copper in China is accelerating its restructuring
The latest data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) indicates that in April 2025, China's imports of copper ...
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High-Grade Nickel Pig Iron Prices Stabilize Amid Supply and Demand Dynamics
This week's average price for SMM 8-12% high-grade nickel pig iron (NPI) reached 947.3 RMB per nickel point (ex-factory, ...
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US dollar falls, metals show mixed performance; New York gold, polysilicon rise over 1%, alumina falls over 2% [SMM Daily Review]
In the overseas market, as of 15:03, overseas market base metals generally rose, with only LME copper falling 0.04%. LME lead ...
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Die-casting zinc alloy exports in April hit a new decade-high! How will subsequent exports develop?
In terms of export destinations, the top three countries and regions for China's unwrought zinc alloy exports in April were Taiwan, China (1,085.55 mt), Vietnam (154.62 mt), and Bangladesh (30.85 mt), ...
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Zhuzhou Smelter Group: Copper, Lead, Zinc Concentrates, and Gold Production All Hit Record Highs in 2024; Net Profit in Q1 This Year Up Over 74% YoY
SMM May 23 News: Recently, Zhuzhou Smelter Group Co., Ltd. released its performance announcements for Q1 2025 and the full ...
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The fluctuation range of ferrous metals series narrows, with a focus on changes in exports [SMM Steel Industry Chain Weekly Report]
Ferrous Metals Series to See Narrower Fluctuations, with Focus on Export Changes This week, ferrous metals fluctuated rangebound, with iron ore continuing to outperform other ferrous metals, while ...
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What are the reasons for the increase in the coefficient of low-grade zinc oxide? [SMM Analysis]
However, as steel mills' recycling capacity improved, the zinc grade of steel ash declined. Additionally, starting in April, stricter standards for steel ash recycling and emissions were implemented, ...
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MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (May 23)
Today, the DCE iron ore futures market was in the doldrums, with the most-traded contract I2509 closing at 727, up 1.24% for the day. Traders sold goods in line with market conditions. For more ...
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Fundamentals of 107 silicone rubber are weak, market transactions are rational [SMM Analysis]
Weak Fundamentals of 107 Silicone Rubber Market, Rational Market Transactions] Since the adjustment of China-U.S. tariff policies, the end-use demand for some silicone products has slightly rebounded, ...
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Next week, pig iron production is still expected to decline, and iron ore prices are under pressure, in the doldrums [SMM Commentary]
DCE iron ore futures were in the doldrums, with the most-traded contract I2509 closing at 727, up 1.24% for the day. Traders sold goods in line with market conditions. As the weekend approached, steel ...
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Information on tenders from major manufacturers has been leaked, with strong sentiment of market wait-and-see [SMM Rare Earth Daily Review]
Tender Information from Major Manufacturers Leaked, Strong Wait-and-See Sentiment in the Market] Currently, rare earth market prices remain basically stable. As the weekend approaches, trading ...